The social construction of gender in the Navy
Authors
Borrebach, Douglas S.
FitzPatrick, Norman G.
Advisors
Thomas, Gail Fann
Second Readers
Barrett, Frank
Subjects
Gender Bias, Masculinity
Date of Issue
1994-06
Date
June, 1994
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis explores the social construction of masculinity in the U.S. Navy and its implication for the successful integration of women. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews of 40 Naval Academy graduates were the major source of data.
The literature explores tile construction of masculinity and how the identity of men is developed through social interaction.
Constant comparative analysis of qualitative data yielded 15 major themes. The themes display
various ways in which masculinity is reproduced, transmitted, and enforced among the Naval Officers
interviewed. The conclusion provides recommended actions to foster the full integration of women in the Navy.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.